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Profile: Lake St. Clair is
a shallow, round shaped basin, averaging 10 feet in depth. The maximum depth of
Lake St. Clair is 21 feet, except for the 27 feet deep shipping channel. The
lake holds about 1 cubic mile of water and has a drainage basin area of 4,890
square miles. The mainland shoreline length of the lake, not including islands,
is 130 miles (US=59, Canada=71). The retention time (time required to replace
the water volume of the lake) of Lake St. Clair is only 7 days
Combat Fishing Newsletters!
The Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Newsletter
covers the current conditions on Lake St. Clair prior to the weekend. The
information contained in this report will give you the most complete, and
up-to-date view of bass activity in the Lake.
2008
Week 1, June 19, 2008 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Publish date: 6/19/2008
This is the first installment of
the 10th Anniversary of the Combat Bass Fishing Weekly Newsletter. Find
out where we are at in the spawning phase. Enjoy full coverage of the U.S.
side for opening day. Are they relating to rock/sand structure or
weed/sand structure. Which bait, presentations and spot are working best
and more..$9.99
Combat Week 1
Week 2, June 26, 2008 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Publish date: 6/26/2008
Mayflies are dominating this
fishery and changing the bite. Find out what's working on them and other
strategies that work during this period. This weekend also signifies the
Canadian Opener. Coverage includes The Horseshoe, The Belle River Hump, The
Firecracker and Pike Creek.$9.99 Combat Week 2
Week 3, July 3, 2008 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Publish date: 7/3/2008
This issue
has broad coverage of both Lake and Channel spots. Spots in the U.S., Canada and
Walpole territory. As we move past the post-spawn, the bass are on the move and
beginning to setup in summer zones. Stay with them with each issue of the
Combat Bass Fishing Weekly Newsletter.$9.99
Combat Week 3
Week 4, July 10, 2008 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Publish date: 7/10/2008
The word
is that it's "the attack of the 2 1/2 lb. bass" all around the Lake. This
newsletter lays out a specific strategy to overcome this and caps it off with a
4.7 lb. smallmouth on one of our favorite spots. Find out what's happening in
the Channel system and more.$9.99
Combat Week 4
Week 5, July 17, 2008 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Publish date: 7/17/2008
As the FLW pro's fished last
weekend, you could already see a slow down in the action. By early this week,
anglers have really been frustrated with small fish or no fish at all. There
are a couple of hot zones with steady action that are good to know and a slow
zone that could serve up tournament winning fish over the course of the day.
The summer bite has also set in and bait color selection has become critical.
Miss this issue and you might miss the bite.$9.99
Combat Week 5
Week 6, July 24, 2008 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Publish date: 7/24/2008
The summer movement of
smallmouth seems to have stalled and this has caused many anglers to be
frustrated by catching large numbers of small fish on their spots. There are
three key areas in the Lake that are fishing stronger than the rest included in
this issue. This issue covers the U.S., Canada and Walpole water. Also see
what stage the weed growth is in and what that means as far as bass location
goes.
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Combat Week 6
2007
Week 1, June 15, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Publish date: 6/15/2007
An uncharacteristic post-spawn bite
will greet us on this U.S. opener on Lake St. Clair. This changes up many of
the seasonal patterns that we are used to. Tournament anglers will also be
launching in big numbers forcing some heavy competition for the best water. Mix
in the mayfly hatch and there are a lot of variables to keep track of. This
issue of the CF newsletter gives you a solid overview of what the bass are doing
in U.S. water this week. $9.99
Combat Week 1
Week 2, June 21, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing™ Weekly
Newsletter
Publish date: 6/21/2007
Post-spawn feeding has begun. We are seeing this in various stages around the
Lake with the South Shore fish still trying to fatten up and the bass further
north fuller and heavier. A whole crawfish was deposited at my feet by a
sub-legal bass and I have a picture of it in this issue. There are some signs
of early summer pattern too. Some bait and color specifics covered in this
issue. This issue has good coverage of the head of the Detroit River, some
South Shore and good U.S. coverage. $9.99
Combat Week 2
Week 3, June 28, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing™ Weekly
Newsletter
Publish date: 6/28/2007
Bass have snapped out of their early season patterns and early summer patterns
are beginning to develop. That means what was working, might not work now but
new patterns are giving up large #’s. A solid largemouth bite has settled in
the Channels and there are some early summer river patterns, but they are
fishing very tight. Both presentation and bait selection are critical to target
these fish. A cold front is due through Wednesday to Thursday so that will
force some adjustments for the weekend. $9.99
Combat Week 3
Week 4, July 5, 2007 Combat Fishing™ Weekly
Newsletter
Publish date: 7/5/2007
Summer patterns are running strong now as the
smallies begin to settle into the river and deep lake zones. If you look for
fish where they were, you might not find them. Color selection on baits is
becoming critical. Some presentations are doing much better than others. Some
big tournaments are hitting the area so competition for tight spots is heating
up. Stay on top of these changes with the CF Weekly newsletter.
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Week 5, July 12, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Publish date: 7/12/2007
3 to 4 lb. smallies were easy pickings this week as we ran across the staging
zone in front of the Channel system. The nature of the structure lends itself
to a variety of bait presentations and spot selection. Although the fishing can
be easy here, getting on the big and fast action can be the difference of a
small adjustment. Some Channel fish are active too.
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Week 6, July 19, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing™
Weekly Newsletter
Most tournaments launched in Lake St. Clair will be won by fish brought back
from the St. Clair River and Lake Huron from here on out. This issue focuses on
bass in the North, Middle and South Channels and the St. Clair River up to Fawn
Island. There are a few Lake items in there as well. Find out how to get
maximum production out of your drifting patterns during the early stages as this
bite develops.
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Week 7, July 26, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing
™ Weekly Newsletter
If
you’re a U.S. side, Tuesday night angler or need a couple of quality keepers on
the way in to the launch, this issue covers an area close to both Harley Ensign
and Metro launches. There is some discussion about what the FLW anglers were
fishing as well as some follow-up to last weeks Channel spots and how they were
fished. The Canada coverage includes the Stakes in front of the Bassett and the
Johnston, the Belle Hump and a couple of Walpole spots.
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Combat Week 7
Week 9, August 9, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing ™ Weekly Newsletter
The St. Clair River has come alive and
tournament weights of 24 lbs. or better are needed to top out the competition.
The difference between getting the big bite or just coming back with a 20 lb.
sack can come down to small adjustments. This issue has a featured section
about how to identify the best spots to fish in the river. I’m giving away my
Smallmouth Insider™ research techniques so you can go out there and bring back
the biggest sack of smallies the St. Clair River can offer.
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Week 10, August 16, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing ™ Weekly Newsletter
It’s getting to be that 4 lb. smallies are
getting pretty common. If you’re a tournament angler, that average is the least
you should shoot for. In the Lake or the River, big fish are being served up
and there are two spots highlighted in this issue that are holding some big
ones. If you’re looking to dial in on what type of strategy to use in the river
or the channels in the St. Clair River, this issue will help. Coverage goes
from the St. Clair light up to the St. Clair Middle Grounds. Bonus:
Free issue of the Combat Fishing Monthly newsletter comes with this issue.
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Week 12, August 30, 2007
Combat Bass Fishing ™ Weekly Newsletter
Things cooled off a lot in the river system
and anglers are beginning to look elsewhere. I dedicated my time this week to
looking over the Lake and I was surprised at what I found. In two different
parts of the Lake we caught 5 lb. smallmouth. One was 5.0 lbs. and the other, 4
lbs. 15 oz. With that came some Lake bites that were both consistent in bite
and pattern. The fish pushed us into certain color selections but there is some
upgrade possibilities in bait selection that would be good to know.
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Week 13, September 6, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing
™ Weekly Newsletter
Coverage goes from above Stag Island to
around the main body of Lake St. Clair. Since there has been a big shift in the
bite, knowing whether to make the long run can really help this week. One huge
bait pattern was uncovered and the best spot in the Lake this week was in
Canadian water, and quite a surprise. How is the change in seasonal conditions
affecting the weed growth, bite and fish position. This issue addresses this
and more. $9.99
Combat Week 13
Week 15, September 20, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing
™ Weekly Newsletter
The Channel system is the
winner again this week. High winds prevented us from venturing out into the
Lake on the official research day so most of the coverage is there. The best
fish I got over the weekend though came from the Lake. There have been good
reports from Canada as well. Bait selection is tightening up as some bait
presentations have been loosening up. Conditions are changing fast and you can
stay on top of it with this issue.
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Combat Week 15
Week 16, September 27, 2007 Combat Bass Fishing
™ Weekly Newsletter
This is the final week of the newsletter and
if you’re searching for fish, it could be one of the more important issues to
read. There has been a pretty strong redistribution of fish you will want to
know about and some of the classic September spots have turned on. River fish
are running hot and cold. Don’t forget to check the Combat Fishing Extended
Notes for more last minute info.
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Combat Week 16
2006
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 16, 2006
Publish date: 9/28/2006
A strong fall pattern in
the Lake developed this week and rivaled the quality of fish that we have been
getting in the river this year. This pattern is easy to fish and the smallies
have been very aggressive. The bite in the river is spotty but there are some
important elements to key on. Water quality is becoming a big issue.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 15, 2006
Publish date: 9/21/2006
The leading edge of fall
pattern fishing is coming on and even though it is an improvement over the last
couple of weeks, there are ways to handle it. Some presentation and bait
choices along with being attentive to your logistics can be the difference in a
good day, or a great day. One popular spring spot is already back on for the
fall.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 14, 2006
Publish date: 9/14/2006
We find ourselves in a
creeping fall pattern that hasn't fully developed yet. This brings up some
important strategies for putting a big weight on the scales this week. The
change in weather also brings with it some changes in baits and presentations.
I had a research day weight of about 18 pounds with a 4.4 lb. and a 4.8 lb.
smallmouth in that bag.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 13, 2006
Publish date: 9/7/2006
Getting on a big spot
with a lot of easy fish may not be so easy this week. We covered some serious
water and found some thin, but viable patterns to work with. This issues covers
baits, spots, presentations and water quality as big factors going into the
weekend.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 12, 2006
Publish date: 8/31/2006
If
there was a suggestion of fall pattern fishing last week, this week left no
doubt. Bass that have been in established patterns for months are now off to
re-establish a fall pattern bite. This can leave anglers in an adjustment
period where it can take a while to find them again. Find them faster with this
edition of the Combat Bass Fishing newsletter.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 11, 2006
Publish date: 8/24/2006
Last weekend we saw 27 lbs. (5 fish) brought to the scales. I discuss where you
go for this kind of bag and other strategies to employ to stay competitive
during this big fish season.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 10, 2006
Publish date: 8/17/2006
It's no secret that the St. Clair River holds winning weights but you can spend
a lot of time looking, and less catching without this issue. Depth is
critical here and you may not have to make the long run to make it in the money.
Some of the bait selections might surprise you.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 9, 2006
Publish date: 8/10/2006
Cold front conditions came in early this week and will hit us one more time
before the weekend. This has throttled the bite back temporarily. This week's
report deals with how to plan a strategy to handle the changing conditions as
well as some comprehensive Channel coverage. Included is a separate section for
largemouth on the U.S. side.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 8, 2006
Publish date: 8/03/2006
This week we concentrated on the South Shore and came up with some very
interesting patterns around the Belle Hump, Askin's Point and the Windmill Point
flat. 15 lb. sacks still abound around the Lake but it took 20 lbs. to make the
top 5 in a Saturday tournament.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 7, 2006
Publish date: 7/27/2006
Three pound averages continue to come in this week. On a Sunday tournament it
took 22 lbs. to win at an NBAA tournament as well. This signals the beginning
of the big bite in the St. Clair River. This issue deals with river spots plus
some Lake coverage in the upper part of Lake St. Clair.
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Combat Week 7
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 6, 2006
Publish date: 7/20/2006
This week there are a lot of 3 pound averages to be found everywhere you go.
Good weights are coming out of the U.S. and Canada. Now that we are into a full
blown summer pattern, areas and spots are setting up well and the stable weather
is contributing to a consistent bite. This issue has no St. Clair River
coverage but some Channel and a lot of Lake coverage.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 5, 2006
Publish date: 7/13/2006
Staying put on a “hot
zone” will likely be the best strategy this week. In each one of these areas,
the upgrade potential is good to excellent. 20 lb. averages from the Lake are
not only likely, but happening. It all hinges on using the time working a spot
to educate ones self as to the best big fish presentation to use.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 4, 2006
Publish date: 7/06/2006
This was a tough week where the big fish didn't come easy or in many cases, not
at all. This issue covers water from the St. Clair River channels all the way
to to the lower Detroit River. There are some environmental factors you will
want to know about.
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Combat Week 4
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 3, 2006
Publish date: 6/29/2006
This week there are signs of the
post-spawn bite changing over to a summer bite. The subtle differences between
the two can dictate failure or success during this volatile period. There are
fish in the St. Clair River Channels now but how are they feeding, what size are
they and in what position? This newsletter covers that and more. From the North
Channel to Mitchell's Bay and back.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 2, 2006
Publish date: 6/22/2006
Are the traditional spots hot? Maybe and
maybe not. The Lake is giving us some exciting clear water areas but the rest
of the week is littered with thunderstorms that can reverse many of these
conditions. Knowing the areas that are fishing strong can make all the
difference. This issue rings in the Canadian opener with U.S. coverage as well.
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Combat Week 2
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 1, 2006
Publish date: 6/15/2006
This opening day issue has an inside track on the state of the spawn and how to
target the tournament quality fish in the current environment. Since the U.S.
side is the only side that is open for bass, the newsletter coverage goes from
the Delphine/Windmill flat all the way into the North Cannel of the St. Clair
River.
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Combat Week 1
Pre-Fishing Edition Week 1, 2005
In this issue #1, June 17, 2005: Bass are on a
post-spawn feed-Top baits used over a two-day period-Seasonal considerations-How
and where the big weights will come-How to prioritize a spot this
weekend-Looking for a tournament to fish? Got one this weekend. And more…
$5.99
Pre-Fish Week 1
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 1, 2005
This issue of the Lake St. Clair Combat Bass
Fishing Newsletter covers the U.S. side only since the Canadian season isn't
open yet. The fish in the north part of the Lake were catch able, but it took a
lot of work. The fish in the south part of the Lake have completed their spawn
and are on a post spawn feed.
Includes 2 GPS coordinates!
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Combat Week 1
Pre-Fishing Edition Week 2, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #2, June 23, 2005 -
Things are coming back after last weeks cold front - Coverage for St.
Clair River Channels, Walpole and Canadian South Shore - Tournament
results from last weekend. $5.99
Pre-Fish Week 2
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 2, 2005
This issue, June 24, 2005 Friday Edition, covers an early
St. Clair River bite. Spots in the U.S., Canada and Walpole Island. Mayfly
hatch and water quality information. Good report on baits and colors too.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Combat Week 2
Pre-Fishing Edition Week 3, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #3,
June 30, 2005. What's
covered...The Belle River Hump, bass moving up into the St. Clair River, what's
happening along the Stakes, Stoney Point and the South Shore. Three types of
bass migrations and how you can take advantage of them. What do the heavy
mayfly hatches mean, and what to do about them. Plus tournament results and
more... $5.99
Pre-Fish Week 3
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 3, 2005
This week there is heavy coverage of the Canadian waters,
including Wapole. An isolated tree, stuck in 10 feet of water is the featured
Spot-on-the-Spot this week. Big numbers of fish have been found in both
shallow, and deep water. It looks to be another good week at the weigh-in
scales.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Combat Week 3
Pre-Fishing Edition Week 4, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #4,
July 7, 2005. How traditional spots are
holding up. Report in from Captain Larry L'Ecuyer, how the Stakes are holding
up, mayfly hatches and surfacing shad, hot baits, groups of walleye boats,
upcoming tournaments and more! $5.99
Pre-Fish Week 4
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 4, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #4,
July 8, 2005. This week
the featured spot is very close to three major U.S. launches: Metro Beach,
Harley Ensign and Selfridge. On a break nearby we have the GPS coordinate to
get you started on an area that lasts for miles. We hit it right on with the
mayflies and shad moving in on the area, but it should fish solid all summer
long. More coverage is in this issue for the U.S. side, the St. Clair River
channels, Walpole and Canada. One of the hot spots is putting out 4 lb. fish
right now. Look out for algae blooms too. They are also covered in this issue.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Combat Week 4
Pre-Fishing Edition Week 5, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #5,
July 15, 2005.
In this edition, find out how the Lake bite v.s. the river
bite is shaking out. It might not be what you think for this time of
year. Many anglers are running to different spots to get thier fish. Is that
the right strategy right now or is it better to stay in an area and work it
longer? Bait styles and presentations are really becoming a factor as we
progress into the heart of the summer bite period. Find out what we did to get
some bigger fish. Whether you should go to Canada or U.S. water, fish rock/sand
combinations or weed/sand combinations is covered and more... Plus tournament
results! $5.99
Pre-Fish Week 5
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 5, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #5, July
15, 2005. This weeks Spot on the Spot feature is a rock field on a 12 foot hump
in the middle of the Lake. This area is underfished as most anglers prefer
to fish along shoreline structure. The rock field is a one boat spot but was
loaded with smallies on our trip this week. Walpole Island spots continue to
produce tournament winning stringers. There is a big difference in how the Lake
is fishing as compared with the St. Clair River. Upper Detroit River spots are
turning on. One of the best areas that is heating up is only a couple of miles
away from the Harley Ensign DNR launch. Canada spots in the upper part of the
Lake are still producing strong average limits of fish. Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 6, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #6, July
21, 2005. Big fish movements this week make it hard to find the fish where
we have been used to hitting them. Deep transition points are a key. Bait
selection is getting even more critical for the bigger fish. One of the big
decisions is to sit on a spot, or to run & gun. How to approach deep water
fish. River spots are turning on so I cover a couple of high percentages
strategies for getting the most out of each spot.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 6, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #6, July 22,
2005. I’m not sure if a largemouth spot has ever made the weekly
Spot-on-the-Spot feature but this week there is no doubt. This channel spot has
been putting out largemouth for four weeks now. More fish are moving into the
channel system, but you may have to hit multiple spots to get your five bites.
But the bites have been big. The Mile Roads have something to offer this week
and I cover several spots that have been hot; are they still? Bait style and
presentation are making a difference in putting bigger fish in the boat. A 3 ½
lb. average is fairly easy to get right now.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 7, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #6, July
28, 2005. Where is the big bite right now? Anglers are picking up good
fish everywhere, but the strongest population of big fish are found in tight
angling patterns. The type of bait you are using can make all the difference
right now. What type of weight are you going to need to win on Lake St. Clair?
There’s a big algae bloom out there right now. Does it really matter?
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 7, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #7, July 29,
2005. A St. Clair Cutoff channel marker is once again a Spot-on-the-Spot.
The Cutoff started loading up with fish last week and the trend continues.
Water temps are always listed on the back of the newsletter, but wait until you
see these. There is a big algae bloom out there. A Detroit River spot was
cooled off this week but some St. Clair River spots are turning on. Some
interesting things are happening at the Belle River Hump and there is some solid
coverage on the best baits for big fish…and more!
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 8, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #8, August
4, 2005. Summer can be a time where the Lake and river systems become hard
to read. The river is fishing strong but success has a lot to do with how
you approach various spots. There is a discussion of what to look for when
approaching river structure, and how to put the percentages in your favor. This
issue also deals with a weed growth surprise for 2005. Upcoming tournaments,
tournament results and more…
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 8, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #8, August 5,
2005. The St. Clair River is putting on a great show, and it’s only the
beginning. The Spot-on-the-Spot is a river spot that is fishing slow, but
heavy. Many tournaments are being won by anglers who will make the trip up the
river. Lake areas are doing OK, but you really need to know where to go. Some
of the latest hot spots have cooled off, but things are shaping up for some of
the traditional August and September spots. One river spot produced a 4.2 lb.
smallie and a 3.3 lb. smallie in 15 minutes of work, then we left.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 9, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #9, August
11, 2005. Top strategies for catching the biggest bags this
weekend. What to do, and what to look out for. Tackle choices for getting
those deep fish up. Information about the bite and the way it’s shaping up.
Three different types of bites are emerging and how to handle them. The water
is hot. How hot is it and what does it mean? Tournament
results....Upcoming tournaments....Logistical strategy....and more....
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 9, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #9, August 12,
2005. This weeks’ Spot on the Spot is in the St. Clair Cutoff. We’ve been
getting consistent smallmouth in the 3 lb. plus range here over the last several
weeks. It’s definitely a transition spot, so timing is everything. If they are
not there on your first trip through, check in on the way back as well.
This issue has some of the most wide ranging coverage we’ve been able to get
this year. Spots are covered in the upper Detroit River (both U.S. and Canada),
the South Shore, Mitchell’s Bay, Mile Roads, Anchor Bay, the North Channel and
up to Fawn Island. You may want to see how water quality can affect the fishing
in different parts of the Lake and river system.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 10, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #10,
August 18, 2005. What’s up with the South Shore? What will it take
to improve the bite down there. Some Lake spots are active but you have to work
harder for lower overall average weight. Inside info on baitfish movements and
types. Active fish, slow bite in the river…what I found out. How the high
temps are affecting fish positioning.
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Pre-Fish Week 10
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 10, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #10, August 19,
2005. This week’s Spot on the Spot is in the South Channel. It looks like
a solid 5 minute spot to check when you need a couple of quality fish. There is
strong coverage from Fawn Island and the North and South Channels. A couple of
Lake spots are fishing strong too! One spot is near the U.S. launches, and one
is in Walpole territory. Don’t forget about the important environment coverage
too. Things have been stable for a long time, be prepared for the inevitable
changes that can show up any day.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 11, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #11,
August 25, 2005. Big river fish, big river patterns, and how to
manage a big river an find fish. 25 lbs. won the tournament last week so what
to do about it. If you have pre-fishing time, one strategy and a way to work it
if you don’t have the time to pre-fish. What kind of bite are we looking at in
the coming month.
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Pre-Fish Week 11
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 11, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #11 August 26,
2005. Another great St. Clair River spot is featured this week. A
lot of current but a lot of space to work. As we moved up the river, the bite
got bigger and bigger. 4.6, 4.4, 4.3, 4.3, 4.1, etc… Some September spots
have started to fire up and a couple of quality Lake spots are starting to
produce too. A whole lot of environmental items and more… Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 12, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #12,
September 1, 2005. What’s happening with the River vs.. the Channels vs..
the Lake? There were good weights taken out of the river last weekend but not
by everybody, and not necessarily both days. Where to fish in strong south
winds. Hot news off the press about drop-shotting in Michigan. Plus...$5.99
Pre-Fish Week 12
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 12, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #12,
September 2,
2005. A bite change was going on this week and it took more
effort to get the good weights. The Spot-on-the-Spot is way up in the St. Clair
River but it’s a proven big fish spot that can support many boats. This
issue we have wide coverage from high up in the St. Clair River down to the
Detroit River. Some of active spots only held short fish and some spots we have
been looking at to “come on,” have begun to show signs of life. Coverage
from: St. Clair River, North and South Channels, Anchor Bay, Belle River
Hump, Mile Roads, Upper Detroit River, A whole lot of environmental items and
more… Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 13, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #13,
September 8, 2005. Secrets to approaching river structure and how to
separate structure that doesn’t produce from that that does. The river poses
many opportunities but covering shoreline in pre-fishing that stretches for
miles can be a daunting task. Make the most of your time with this report. The
Lake v.s. the River: The Lake is beginning to wake up as temperature levels drop
but how does that stack up to what you can find in the river system? How does
this time of year change things and more… $5.99
Pre-Fish Week 13
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 13, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #13,
September 9, 2005. You don’t want to run all the way to Fawn
Island, but want to get Fawn Island weight? Try the Spot-on-the-Spot in this
issue. There have been few Middle Channel spots worth writing up over the
years, but this one will probably end up as one of the top 10 all time spots in
Combat Fishing history. The river bite has been fluctuating. Find out what to
do when your spot seems to have cooled off. This is the last weekend for
shallow Walpole spots, find out where to go for a 3 lb. average. Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 14, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #14,
September 15, 2005. A big boost in information came with the
arrival of the Federation State Championship. Not that anyone’s spots were
given up, but since most of the anglers went up the river, we got a solid look
at how the river bite is shaping up. The Combat Fishing Team fished the event
too and brought back some valuable tidbits. On Tuesday, I had a chance to go
out with Captain Larry Le’Cuyer and there may be a new presentation for bass
anglers that came out of that trip. A top water bite is emerging…State
Championship results….
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Pre-Fishing Week 14
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 14, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #14,
September 16, 2005. Another St. Clair River spot tops the charts
this week. Instead of fishing in 40 feet of water, how about 16 feet. I pulled
a 4 lb. and a 4.6 lb. smallie off of this structure along with some other fish.
Walpole is about to close but you can still fish some productive reservation
waters. Coverage goes from Mitchell’s Bay, Anchor Bay, the Channels and the St.
Clair River. Find out if the bass are schooling, what the topwater bite is
doing and tons of info on the environment. Includes a GPS coordinate!
$9.99 Combat Week 14
Pre-Fishing Edition Week 15, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #15,
September 22, 2005. A trip to the Lower Detroit River gave us a lot
of info this week. Fish position and bait selection are a couple of the high
points. Water conditions and fishing pressure played a strong role though. One
pattern stood out. We are into the changeover period for Lake St. Clair. There
are some do’s and don’ts to follow going into this. Things are slow right now
but there are ways to find fish anyway. Some summer spots that have been quite
are beginning to get active again.
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Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 15, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #15,
September 23, 2005. This issue has coverage for several spots
and techniques in the Lower Detroit River as well as Lake St. Clair and the St.
Clair River and its Channels. There is a marked difference in the bite in the
Detroit River over the St. Clair River. The fall changeover has begun and the
big area bite is taking a beating. Find ways to overcome that and fish multiple
spots. Spots that have cooled off over the summer have begun to wake up and
show signs of new life. Follow the changes that happen weekly in this great
body of water.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
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Pre-Fishing Edition Week 16, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Pre-Fishing Edition #16,
September 29, 2005. Weather and
water changes are taking hold in the Lake St. Clair lake and river systems.
Keep on top of those changes and how to make adjustments when you go on the
water. Where are the consistent fish, the fast fish and the reliable
largemouth? Find answers to those questions here and the types of baits to
connect with fall pattern bass. There is wide ranging coverage on water quality
conditions which have taken a beating with the high winds over the last week.
There is some clear water available though.
$5.99 Pre-Fish Week 16
Combat Fishing Newsletter Week 16, 2005
Lake St. Clair, Combat Fishing Friday Edition #16
September 30, 2005. Another quality St. Clair River spot is uncovered in
this issue. It’s a seawall that fits the fall seasonal pattern that we look
for. Fall brings with it so many changes and you’ll want to have this issue to
see how tough the change over period can be, and what to do about it. Water
quality has become a huge issue as there were only a couple of places with any
good water this week. Some of the spots had real poor water quality. Know
which ones to stay away from.
Includes a GPS coordinate!
$9.99 Combat Week 16
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